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The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition

May 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: bakeries, europe, Europe travel, restaurants

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at New York City’s Epic “Cake Picnic”

April 16, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s first ever “cake picnic” was a lovely, sweet affair that came to NYC from San Francisco for the first time in 2024. Fans of the series (myself included) were quick to call Cake Picnic NYC “Cake-chella”– and when we arrived to gather at a cozy event space in the lower West Village […]

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The 12 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe for Unforgettable Meals

April 4, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

This guide to the best restaurants in Santa Fe features a mix of high-end and casual options– from down-home Pueblo-influenced New Mexico diners to upscale resort hot spots. Basically, it features a little bit of everything. (And that’s exciting, as Santa Fe is consistently named one of America’s top 10 food cities!)  As with all […]

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The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2026

April 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 10 Comments

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So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into the bloodstream even through the nail bed. Ah!   For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]

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The 10 Coolest Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

March 31, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Seemingly no one works in L.A.– or at least that’s what you’d think when regarding brunch crowds on any given day of the week. Brunch, moreover, is a whole experience in Los Angeles. Like brunch in New York, brunch in LA is a place where people like to linger, see, and be seen while dining […]

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The 9 Best Brunch Spots in Georgetown, DC (Trust Us)

March 30, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Georgetown is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Washington, D.C..– and nowhere does that play out more visibly than in the various brunch and breakfast options that the neighborhood has to offer. The best breakfast and brunch spots in Georgetown, moreover, are also some of the best brunch spots in the entire city (and […]

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17 Cool Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina (Visitors Guide)

March 30, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The enduringly charming mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina is quickly emerging as one of the East Coast’s most loveable cities.  Nestled up in the NC smoky mountains in the middle of Western North Carolina, it’s a small city known for its quirk, its food, its hopping brewery and coffee shop scene, and above all: […]

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The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

March 19, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Amidst the crisp mountain air and beautiful mountain views, Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect backdrop for a nice cup of hot coffee– especially in the Fall. Accordingly, Asheville has become a city that’s famous for its hip coffee shops (in addition to breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and natural wonders).  Because of the mounting popularity of […]

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The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Asheville, North Carolina

March 18, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Asheville, North Carolina is a charming little mountain town known for its wonderful food, which showcases the robust Appalachian tradition of using seasonal, local, heritage ingredients. This description may conjure images of Edenic farmers’ markets (which are indeed idyllic in Asheville), but this is also true when it comes to birthday cakes.  Local bakeries here […]

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20 Cool Things To Do in Orlando, Florida

March 17, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Orlando, Florida is a city of many welcome contradictions. Orlando is by and large known for its world-famous amusement park scene, encompassing everything from the original Disney World and the more recent Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the still underrated Crayola Experience. But in recent years, there’s also been a renaissance of beatnik art, […]

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